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Anderson, Peter – Computing Teacher, 1985
Presents a how-to guide for producing student booklets with a word processor. Steps in the production process are discussed including formatting the text, layout, editing, and final paste-up and printing. (MBR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Editing, Elementary Education, Layout (Publications)
Sherwood, Suzanne – Computing Teacher, 1995
Describes an inservice elementary school teachers' training program that used the HyperCard-based "Laser Disc Made Easy" software for creating lessons. Grade-level team activities are described; the ease of use is discussed; and advantages of editing capabilities are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Editing, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Vockell, Edward L.; Kopenec, Donald – Computing Teacher, 1989
Provides a comparison of four database management programs commonly used in schools: AppleWorks, the DOS 3.3 and ProDOS versions of PFS, and MECC's Data Handler. Topics discussed include information storage, spelling checkers, editing functions, search strategies, graphs, printout formats, library applications, and HyperCard. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Database Management Systems
Pon, Kathy – Computing Teacher, 1988
Suggests techniques for the efficient use of one word processor among many students by dividing the writing process into stages of prewriting, writing, editing, and publishing. Examples of exercises and evaluations, a guide to producing a book, and a list of publications that accept children's writing are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Brainstorming, Creative Writing, Editing, Electronic Publishing
Wresch, William – Computing Teacher, 1988
Discussion of programs for analyzing the writing of students using word processors focuses on six categories of available software that can help to improve students' writing skills: error checkers, reformatters, audience awareness programs (including reader's needs and readability formulas), student conferencing utilities, grading utilities, and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Editing